Equipment
Tools to Prevent Heat Illness on the Job
Heat illness is a serious risk that’s easily defeated with the right precautions. The trick is for employers to handle it no differently than they would a cut hazard or a risk of falling from a height.
By M.B. Sutherland
September 9, 2020
Topics
Equipment
by M.B. Sutherland
M.B. Sutherland has been writing for business and news outlets for over 20 years. She is currently the Sr. Safety Writer at Magid—proud U.S. manufacturer, innovator, and distributor of head-to-toe PPE since 1946. For more information about Magid’s safety products and expertise, visit http://www.magidglove.com or call (800) 444-8030.
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